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Princess Half Marathon Expo 2020

5/26/2020

It is time to kick off the 2020 runDisney Princess Half Marathon weekend! First stop of the weekend (other than the hotel for a few hours of shut-eye) - the expo! Y'all know that I love race expos - between checking out vendors, shopping for merchandise and meeting up with friends it is just time that I always enjoy about race weekends. runDisney races have some pretty awesome expos, but you definitely have to have a plan in order to make the most of your time there.

While the expo was scheduled to open at 10:00am, we arrived around 8:30am to snap a few pictures and line up for merchandise. The past few years Race Retreat included early access to the expo which was a very nice perk, but the redid Race Retreat and named it Runner's Square which did not offer this perk. Boo.

There were a few others arriving as well, but not too many yet. We met up with Sarah as we were walking in and got into line for merchandise which honestly wasn't that bad yet. Plus they were playing good music and had coffee and snacks on hand for purchase...no hanger fits, princesses!

A few days before, some the official race merchandise was released via Disney Parks Blog. Everyone has now had a few days to analyze what they were wanting to get their hands on so it made it easier for me to know what I was looking for. From tank tops, to hats, to jackets, wine glasses and more, there was a lot of gear fit for a princess. I personally like the delayed release because there is a lot less time for personal shoppers/eBayers to hop in an buy the merchandise just to mark it up so runners arriving later in the weekend have to pay a high premium for items.

We came up with our game plan and make our tentative lists. Around 9:30 they let us in...let the madness begin!

The new arena at Wide World of Sports really provide ample space for the official merchandise. There was plenty of room for an abundance of merchandise to be out and very spacious aisles to allow shoppers to browse without pushing.

Things were VERY well stocked and organized with items for each race or the challenge all together. There was definitely a very good assortment of merchandise to select from (way more than the preview lead you to think). There was also a really good amount of generic runDisney merchandise.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

I swiftly gathered my items and moved off to the side to try on the shirt for sizing. Can I just say how annoying women's cut shirts can be sometimes to try to judge what size you need. Anyways, I digress. Obviously, a lot of people were making their final selections at this point as well....

We got checked out pretty quickly and got out of there before it got crazy. Later in the afternoon there were reports of lines over an hour just to get into the merchandise area!

We headed over to the Field House next to pick up our bibs. I was crazy shocked at how empty the packet pickup area was, but I had to remind myself that it was still very early in the morning and most of the crowd was at the merchandise area or haven't arrive to race weekend yet.

Side note: if you forgot your waiver, you can print them as you are walking into the Visa Athletic Center....right, Sarah? Bibs were divided into sections for Kids Races, 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, and Fairy Tale Challenge. Even with having to pick up twice (5K and Fairy Tale Challenge, we were in and out within a few minutes).

Next up we headed to the Visa Athletic Center to collect our race shirts and check out the other vendors on hand. As we entered the Visa Athletic Center, the crowds started to pick up slightly but not too much. Most everyone was in the official merchandise area at the arena, so this building was still pretty empty which made shopping and browsing much more enjoyable.

As we made our way around the expo, it wasn't too crowded on the expo floor. We were able to approach all of the booths easily and check everything out pretty easily. Granted, there were some booths that were a little crazy busy, but it wasn't bad. There were special edition items and new releases galore.

I am happy to report though that princesses remained very well behaved again this year. There were no reports of shoving, throwing items, etc, as there was in 2016. Well done ladies! Thank you for being civil princesses.

Princess Half Marathon weekend expo 2020 was a success - now let's head to Epcot and get ready for tomorrow's 5K!

Question of the Day: What is your favorite part about race expos?

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Celebrating 6 Years of My Run Streak!

5/24/2020

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As of yesterday, my run streak (and Momma K's) is now at 6 years!!!!!! Yes, 6 years (2193 consecutive days) of 1+ mile per day...EVERY SINGLE DAY! What a wild and crazy 6 years it has been to say the least. To celebrate the 6 year anniversary of our run streak, I wanted to share the story of how the streak started and some fun memories along the way.

In May 2014, Momma K and I took on the Runner's World Run Streak challenge. During the challenge you complete at least 1 mile per day from Memorial Day until July 4th. The Run Streak is an awesome way to commit to stay active during the summer months where many people are busy with vacations, days at the pool/beach/lake, etc. Momma K and I were both in training for the Dumbo Double Dare at Disneyland so we figured we would just do a "easy mile" on the days that we would typically rest. Everyone has their own opinions on run streaks, but we were down to try it.

Day 1 - May 26, 2014

Each day we diligently logged our mile. Whether it was a race, a training run, a quick mile before yoga, or a lap around the neighborhood, we got our mile in. The "end" of the run streak was on July 4th which was the Peachtree Road Race 10K and we talked about how tomorrow we finally get a break. Well, July 5th rolled around and I looked at mom and said "want to go do a mile?" The rest is history...

The last official day of the 2014 Runner's World #RunStreak - July 4, 2014

As we kept setting our eyes on short term milestones (50 days, 100 days, etc), the run streak just became a part of life. Yes, there were days that we didn't want to go do our mile, but we did it. Did we want to start back over at day 1 just because we were tired? NO!

When we hit a year it was a big deal for sure. I mean, committing to do something every SINGLE day for a year is a big deal. We even received hoodies from our running group to celebrate the milestone. We didn't stop there and here we three years after that.

We have encountered some pretty crazy situations while doing our "mile+ a day." We have gone out in rain, sun, hot, cold, night and day. There was one day that we were doing our mile and a storm started rolling in and we had to haul butt back, but we got our mile in. In winter, we headed out to the park for a long training run and everything was covered in ice and also sported some pretty fancy pre-race throwaways.

What about vacations? Well, the first few days when we are at Disney were easy - we simply did our mile+ at the races. Even though we would be walking 10+ miles a day in the parks, we still did our mile each morning before heading off the the parks. On other vacations/racecations we have even utilized hotel parking lots to make sure our mile was done.

It has definitely been a crazy ride the past 6 years, but I wouldn't change it for anything. Each run completed has its own story and I loved getting out there each day whether with friends/family or solo. How long will the run streak continue? Only time will tell!

Question of the Day: Have you ever taken part in a run streak? How long did you "streak" for?

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Testing. Testing. Is this THing on....

5/22/2020

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Long time, no blog. Right? While you might have seen my social media pages still popping up in you feeds (and thank you all for following along), I took a little step back from the world of blogging for the past two months just to let my heart, mind, and soul refresh. Obviously, the past two months have been a whirlwind of feelings, experiences, and most definitely LACK of experiences.

I have now been working from home since mid-March. All races have been canceled since March 7th. Vacations and gatherings have been canceled. My vocabulary has grown with terms including "social distancing", "asymptomatic" and "epidemiologist" being words commonly used almost daily. Have I ran out of toilet paper? Nope. Thankfully I am an online shopping ninja and haven't ran out of anything.

Due to both local shelter-in-place orders and being a high-risk individual, I have only left the house to run/walk and following all measures that my doctors have recommended. What have my days looked like? Well, here is a little peak...

From scenic country roads, to empty greenway trails, beautiful sunsets, and even the treadmill, my runstreak has survived COVID-19.

I have found a variety of ways to connect with friends until we can be together again. <3

I joined the masses and have been coloring, playing games, planting strawberries, and building puzzles galore.

Salons are closed...well, now they are open in Georgia for about a month now, but I am not partaking still. I have learned to do my own nails and dyed my hair rose gold.

My race bling has FINALLY been organized. I hate to admit it, but I had over two years of medals piled up....

The absolute worst event of COVID-19 has been attending a "drive-thru funeral" for one of my best friends in high school's father. He passed away from COVID-19. I have also personally known four other friends that were hospitalized due to COVID-19 but fortunately have fully recovered.

I have taken care of myself and my family these past 2+ months, but now I am ready to head back to my little corner of the internet. I have missed you all so much and cannot wait to continue sharing my journey with you all...and with more than a picture and a quirky little caption on Instagram.

I have a lot to catch up on, so buckle up friends. It is time to continue this wild ride!

Question of the Day: How have you passed time during the pandemic? Have you started any new hobbies?

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Hot Chocolate 5K Atlanta - February 2, 2020

3/25/2020

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After a disappoint few years at the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Atlanta expo, I opted to pay a few bucks and have my race packet mailed to me. Since there is no race morning pickup, my choices were like $12 to have my stuff delivered to my doorstep or drive 45 minutes downtown, pay $10+ to park, walk to the expo and around the expo for 10 minutes then drive 45 minutes home. It was well worth my money and time to do packet mailing instead. My friends that went to the "expo" said that I really didn't miss much except a few chocolate samples.

We pre-purchased parking at one of the recommended garages by the race and it was an easy-peasy entrance into the garage. We got there just around 6:30am even with a massive wreck on the interstate that delayed us for 45 minutes. We headed out of the car a bit before 7:00 to head to use the restroom (yay for indoor bathrooms at the World Congress Center) and walk to the start line.

Today's race had a 15K and 5K. There were two waves of corrals (determined by your estimated pace). All of the 15K runners started in the first wave of corrals (along with some 5K) which the second wave was entirely 5K.

Each corral went off about 3 minutes after the last one, so our wait wasn't too long for corral B. The volunteers did a great job monitoring the corrals to make sure you were in your specific wave/corral as the first corrals were "preferred corrals" that required specific paces (and proof of time)...however some had total lack of respect and human decency and physically shoved their way through.

The first half of a mile or so was a little congested as the 5K and 15K runners all started together (and the for the reason I just discussed). With the most of the first half of a mile being straight up hill, a lot of people fell off fast. We lost a lot of the crowd at this point as the crowd was about 50/50 between the two distances.

Our course the Hot Chocolate 15K would have goodies on course for you. At certain water stations, sweet treats like marshmallows or chocolate morsels were ready for you. Just a word of advice, if you aren't used to something, don't try it on race day.

Credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

Now it was time for what we came here for - CHOCOLATE! I headed over to the Finisher Mug area to redeem our bib tag for our chocolate reward. The process went super smoothly and once again the volunteers were beyond amazing. They were smiling and happily passing out the chocolate and giving you all the cheers!

Here it is folks - our finisher mug reward! Hot chocolate (yes, it was nice and hot), fondue, and various dipping fixin's (banana, marshmallows, Rice Krispy, cookies, and pretzels) - it was all amazingly good.

Check this out - Hot Chocolate 5K/15K doesn't do race shirts they give out jackets. Seriously - how many race shirts just end up in a drawer only to be worn a handful of times (if that). This is my 7th Hot Chocolate 5K/15K race and their race swag is always great! These zippered hoodies are legit and totally nice and toasty! This will definitely get its fair share of wear!

Credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

Thank you again to the team at Hot Chocolate 5K/15K, volunteers, and emergency personnel that made this morning possible for us. I really appreciate all that you did to make the morning great. See ya next year for my 9th year!

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StrideBox - February 2020

3/23/2020

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Disclaimer: A HUGE thanks to the team at StrideBox for allowing me to review their subscription box service. While I did receive a box to review, no other compensation was received. As always, I keep it real and all thoughts are strictly my own.

Fitness and health products can be very tricky at times to find out what works best for you. Rather than going and dropping serious cash on products that you quickly find out that you can't stomach or don't work well for you, StrideBox lets you try various products each month before you decide to purchase large quantity packages of new products.

While every product might not be the best fit for you, you can typically find a friend that might want to try it out instead. The best part about StrideBox is that it is just $19.95/month and you can cancel your subscription any time if you find that you aren't enjoying your box.

Each month when I receive my StrideBox, I am honestly like a kid on Christmas morning. I absolutely cannot wait to rip into my box and see what kind of goodies await me.

One of the cool features of StrideBox is that each box comes with a "Stride Guide" inside. This guide gives you a breakdown of the products as well as information such as when to use the products in your workout/run and the retail price. To be honest, I typically ignore the "Stride Guide" until I am done unloading the box so I don't ruin the surprise.

It is time to dig into this month's StrideBox and check out the goods..

TAOS BAKES - BAR - PB CHOCOLATE & BUTTERSCOTCH

I LOVE LOVE LOVE peanut butter, so you know I was pretty pumped to see Taos Bakes peanut butter chocolate + butterscotch. I mean, peanut butter plus milk chocolate AND butterscotch?!?! SOLD.

Taos Bakes PB Chocolate + Butterscotch Bars are a Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, guilt free snack made with fresh-ground peanut butter, grains, and flax and chia seeds, topped with fair-trade dark chocolate and butterscotch.

UNTAPPED - NATURAL SYRUP - SALTED RASPBERRY

Untapped N Salted Raspberry combination of pure Vermont maple syrup, organic raspberry juice, and sea salt. This new offering helps you maintain your electrolyte balance. Unlike a lot of runners, I am not a gel girl by any means - there is something about the texture that gets me and I just can't do it, so I have to resort to alternative means of fuel on my long runs. Since this is syrup, I might actually be able to tolerate (and even enjoy) using Untapped Syrup as fuel. I cannot wait to try this one soon!

BARNANA - BANANA BITES - PEANUT BUTTER

Banana Bites are gluten-free, USDA organic, vegetarian, kosher and are made with just a few simple ingredients: Organic Peanut Butter Coating (Organic Peanut Flour, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Certified Sustainable Palm Kernel Oil), Sea Salt, Organic Bananas, Organic Soy Lecithin, Natural Glaze.

Between work, running, the gym, and trying to have somewhat of a personal life, I am on the go A LOT. In order to avoid things like vending machines and drive-thru, I try to have healthy snacks with me for when I get a little "hangry". I am always looking for new snacks to throw in my purse, gym bag, or desk drawer to keep me fueled and ready to go.

CLICK - PROTEIN COFFEE - VANILLA LATTE

CLICK is a low calorie, all-in-one, coffee protein meal replacement designed to boost energy, curb appetite, satisfy cravings and promote fat burning. CLICK can be used as a meal replacement, mid-day pick-me-up, or pre- or post-workout drink.

I will probably have coffee mugs thrown at me in rage, but I don't like coffee...at all. I love the smell of coffee grounds, but despise the taste of coffee (or coffee flavored things). Don't worry though, I have plenty of friends that will be happy to take this off my hands.

DOCTOR HOYS - NATURAL PAIN RELIEF

People often ask me if my legs get tired from running or if I get aches and soreness from working out. YES, yes I do. Over the past few years I have tried a variety of different over-the-counter remedies for minor muscle & joint soreness.

DOCTOR HOY’S™ Natural Pain Relief Gel provides a powerful blend of cool and warm sensation. The soothing lasts several hours and targets inflammation to help ease pain. Adjust the dose by applying up to three layers based on your level of pain to increase strength and promote longer lasting relief.

STRIDEBOX ESSENTIALS - 2OZ MULTI-USE CONTAINER

I love that StrideBox always includes a piece of gear in their boxes. While the snacks and fuel are great to try out, I always enjoy getting to try out some new gear that makes running safer, easier, etc. This month's stride box included 2oz. reusable containers that are perfect to package essentials for running or the gym. Buy energy gel in bulk, use for shampoo or body wash, or use for your favorite post-race recovery drink mixer.

One final thing included this month's StrideBox was a recipe for overnight protein oats from Sabrina at www.RuningBrina.com and a Ladder Intervals Workout from www.CityFitGirls.com. This was definitely a nice little bonus to check out and I cannot wait to try both of these out soon - that workout looks so fun!

As I mentioned earlier, not every sample is going to be something that directly fits your life and likes. However, I really like the concept behind subscription boxes because you can try new things that you might not have known about before. StrideBox does a great job providing various products for pre-run, during, and post-run needs. The products included are definitely geared towards runners and other athletes and are a great fit for you and your fitness goals.

Question of the Day: Have you ever tried a subscription box? What kind of products would you like to see in an upcoming StrideBox?

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PEachtree ROad Race 10K Member and Lottery REgistration is Now Open (Through 3/31/2020)

3/16/2020

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One of my absolute favorite races each year is the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K hosted by Atlanta Track Club. Every July 4th, approximately 60,000 runners pound the pavement down the streets of Atlanta for the nation's largest 10K.

This race holds a special place in my heart as I have made many memories at this race over the past 9 years. The Peachtree Road Race is much more than a 10K, it is giant celebration of our great nation. Most of the 6.2 mile long course is lined with spectators cheering on runners, passing out food and drinks, and just having a great time. Running the Peachtree Road Race is a great way to kick off your 4th of July! After conquering 6.2 miles of Atlanta hills, runners finish at Piedmont Park where the highly coveted race shirt is presented to finishers along with a huge after party!

In case you don't believe how much fun this race is, check out my recap from 2019 here.

Atlanta Track Club members (as of February 1, 2020) are able to register for guaranteed entry, while others will enter the lottery to get one of the coveted bibs.

Whether you are registering with guaranteed entry or through lottery, registration is open from Sunday, March 15, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2020.

Go to www.atlantatrackclub.org/participant-information-registration for additional information on the race as well as to register.

I hope you see you on the 4th of July!

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DISNEY BOUND! PRINCESS HALF MARATHON WEEKEND, HERE I COME!

2/19/2020

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Today is the day! We are Disney bound come 12:00 this afternoon. I am beyond words excited about heading to Walt Disney World for my 8th Princess Half Marathon weekend. This is the weekend that we have all spent countless hours getting ready for - training, creating costumes, planning our trips, etc.

My costume reveals will be happening on here over the next 3 days (5K will be shared Thursday, 10K on Friday, and 1/2 marathon on Saturday). Be sure to check out our costumes and make sure to come say hi to us if you see us over the weekend - we would love to meet you!

Having FOMO? While I can't take you along with me, I will be posting pictures and updates of the weekend on Instagram and Twitter so feel free to follow along in the fun!

Instagram - funnerrunner
Twitter - FunnerRunner13
Facebook - www.facebook.com/funnerrunner13

I wish everyone a very magical time this weekend! Whether you are running the 5K, all 3 races, or cheEARing, it is bound to be a great time. Remember, it is only as magical as you let it be, so sit back, relax, and enjoy it!

Safe travels everyone!

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Packing Must Haves for Princess Half Marathon Weekend

2/14/2020

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I don't know if it is because I am a total pre-planner or the excitement of heading to Walt Disney World (or both), but it is time for me to start packing for Princess Half Marathon Weekend. I have a few busy few days leading up to leaving for Florida, so I am starting to layout and organize some of my stuff for Disney. I am a list person for sure, especially when packing. In case you are still packing yourself, here is a list of some of my most important things to pack for race-cation.

Expo:
ID
Waiver(s)
Cash/Credit card/Giftcards
Race information (expo times, expo layout, etc)

Race Day:
Shoes (multiple pairs for multiple races)
Shirt
Shorts
Sports bra/undergarments
Socks
Throw away clothes or garbage bag (great for cold/wet weather)
Hair ties
Sparkly Soul Headbands
Handheld bottle/Hydration belt
Bib holder/Race Belt
iPod (and charger)
Garmin/watch (and charger)
RoadID
Pre-race food (banana, power bar, etc)
Fuel - Gu, chews, etc
Vaseline/Body Glide
KT Tape (make sure to precut your strips or have scissors)
Sunglasses
Hat/Visor
Sunscreen
Chapstick
Medication/Inhaler

Post Race:
Park Tickets
Recovery shoes/sandals
Recovery sleeves/socks
Foam Roller/The Stick
Travel first aid kit
Blister Pads
Gallon zip-bags for icepacks
Plastic bag for dirty race clothes (or use gear check bag)
Biofreeze
Tylenol

General Items:
Shirts
Jacket
Shorts
Jeans
Undergarments
Socks
Comfortable shoes
Bathing Suit (if doing pool time)
Pajamas
Cell phone charger
Portable cellphone charger
Medications
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razor, etc)

Yes, race-cation packing can be stressful. Just make your list and check it twice. Remember that a lot of what you might need can be purchased at your destination in a worst case scenario, but certain things cannot be easily replaced and those are your absolute MUST NOT FORGETS!

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FINAL COUNTDOWN TO PRINCESS HALF MARATHON WEEKEND 2020: #TBT PRINCESS HALF MARATHON 2013-2019

2/13/2020

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It was just yesterday that we were panicking trying to get registered for Princess Half Marathon weekend 2020 - where did time go!?!? Next week thousands of princesses (and a few smart and lucky princes) will be pounding the pavement on a 13.1 mile journey through Walt Disney World.

This will be my 8th Princess Half Marathon (and 7th Fairy Tale Challenge, formally known as Glass Slipper Challenge), and I am as excited as ever for the weekend. Momma K and I have spent many cold and windy mornings training for this weekend. It is to a point where it seems like Princess weekend and WDW are the only things that we talk about right now. To celebrate the final few days before Princess Half Marathon weekend 2020 kicks off, here is a look back at a few highlights of the past five years:

In 2013 I spent a lot of time waiting in character lines for pictures - like 15+ minutes for the pirates, and another 10-15 minutes for the princes (the pictures were so worth it). While I went solo in 2013, it was still an absolutely magical and amazing weekend!

In 2014, I paced Momma K to completing her first half marathon which was one of the most magical memories of my life! You only get one first half marathon, and I think she would agree with me by saying that it was one of the most memorable days of her life.

The 2015 Princess Half Marathon weekend was Frozen themed. In keeping with the theme we dressed as Anna and Elsa with our sidekick Olaf along with us. This was a huge one for Momma K as she PRed by about 10 minutes that morning.

2016 was definitely a half marathon of highs and lows. We were rocking our way through the course when Momma K found the only pothole on Disney property in front of Grand Floridian at mile 6.5. Don't worry though, a gashed up knee didn't damper our fun. Sure we walked the last 6 miles, but we were having a blast! That is what runDisney is really about!

2017 was one of the best years EVER! We didn't have any unexpected drama (like Momma K's tumble of 2016) and we just spent 13.1 glorious miles laughing and enjoying time with friends old and new. It was everything that I could possibly ever want for my Princess Half Marathon experience and that is all I could ask for.

In 2018, I ended up running into my sweet friend, Kara, at a character photo around mile 4 and we had a BLAST running the last 9ish miles together. It was a little on the warmer side last year, so slowing down and having fun is just what we needed.

Last year I took on Walt Disney World on a magic carpet ride! Well, kinda...via my legs, but you get the point. With my magic lamp in tow, There were many attempts to have the genie appear and get three wishes. While no genie appeared, it was great weather and a great run, so that wish was granted.

Now it is time to get your final costume preparations done (and test run in them!), the last training runs logged, and get ready to head to Walt Disney World! Get your tiaras ready friends, it is time to go to DISNEY!

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6 Ways to Celebrate Princess Half Marathon Weekend

2/12/2020

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After you earn your tiara by running the Princess 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or any combination of the three, it is time to celebrate your accomplishments. Whether you ran your first 5K or your 50th half marathon, every princess (or prince) deserves to be celebrated. Obviously you are at Disney and everyone's thought is to simply hit up the parks. Here are a few things that our family enjoyed celebrating the past 3 years after running at Princess Half Marathon weekend.

1. Room Decorations
What better way to let the world know that running princesses (or princes) are present than having cute room/window decor. I use a mixture of princess themed party decor and special homemade decorations to add a little bit of pizzazz to our windows. It is a really cute and fun way to let everyone know that you are a runDisney princess!

2. Gifts
The 2014 Princess Half Marathon was Momma K's first half marathon and I surprised her with a 13.1 gift basket waiting for her in the room when we got back (thanks to Papa J setting it out while we were gone). You can choose to spoil your favorite princess with a variety of gifts such as favorite snacks, 13.1 stickers, shirts, etc.

3. Castle Pictures
Get your picture in front of the castle (bonus points for jump pictures, but hold onto your bling). While this might seem obvious, I have had friends totally forget to get a castle picture until they are leaving the park. Make sure you let your princess side shine!

4. Enjoy a Celebratory Dinner/Breakfast
It has become a tradition for us to go to breakfast with the princesses the morning after the half marathon at Akershus. Let's face it though, you are more than likely going to be "rungry" after the race, so what better way to celebrate than with some good eats to refuel.

5. Visit Your Favorite Princesses in the Parks
After earning your tiara and/or glass slipper, why not go visit Cinderella and her friends for some great medal pictures. I may or may not already have my FastPass+ reservations for Cinderella.

6. Become a "Certified Princess"
I always enjoy taking my bib to the parks or character dining and have some of the princesses sign my bib. This made for a wonderful momento from the race weekend. Even if you don't make it to a princess dining experience, you can have characters in the park sign your bib for you.